As organizers finalize details for the annual Noblesville Fireworks Festival, the Noblesville Fourth of July Planning Committee is in need of financial donations and volunteers.
To raise funds for the free event, the committee has once again partnered with Citizinvestor to create an online program which allows citizens or businesses to make secure, online credit card donations of any amount. Committee Chairwoman Alaina Shonkwiler said this program is designed to provide residents with an easy way to donate and support the community activities they believe are meaningful. To donate, visitwww.citizinvestor.com/projects and click on 2015 Noblesville Fireworks Festival.
Shonkwiler said tax dollars are not used to pay for the fireworks display or the festival activities and entertainment. Only sponsorships and donations pay for the festival, which costs approximately $33,000.
“We would appreciate your support in becoming a donor or sponsor of this year’s Noblesville Fourth of July festivities. Celebrations like this bring the public together and create memories for our families and our community. Whatever you can donate helps and together we can preserve the Fireworks Festival in our great city,” she said.
Those wishing to donate by check may mail donations to Noblesville Fireworks Festival; c/o Noblesville City Hall; 16 S. 10th St.; Noblesville, IN 46060.
The city also is seeking volunteers to serve two-hour shifts. Available times are 4 to 6 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. with parking assistance needed from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The majority of jobs involve greeting, assisting people with the children’s activities, helping with parking and setting up the festival area. Those interested in volunteering may contact Amy Shankland at 770-2005 or [email protected].
This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, July 4 with the theme of “America the Beautiful.” The fun begins at 5 p.m. with the Fourth of July Parade led by grand marshal Judge Steve Nation, followed by the fireworks festival from 6 to 10 p.m. At approximately 10 p.m., the annual fireworks display will start. The festival is free of charge and will offer activities for kids, teens and adults, live music, food vendors and more.
More information about the upcoming Fourth of July festivities will be announced soon. For information about sponsoring or donating to the activities, contact Alaina Shonkwiler at 776-6345 or visit www.noblesvillefireworksfestival.com.
